The Jenkins's and I arrived safely in Bogota two weeks ago. After 5 days of orientation in Bogota, and meeting the mission family there, we moved to our new town on the Amazon River. We are staying at a hotel while we search for permanent housing.
Our town is a hot tropical place on the Brazil-Peru-Colombia border. The streets are roaring with motorcycles all day long, but there are very few cars and trucks. There's a market near the river port, and many little shops and stores where we can find just about everything we need.
Yesterday I walked with an SIL partner to Brazil to go shopping. the Brazilian side has even more shops and motorcycles. I hope to get a motorcycle soon so I can get around and learn the towns.
We are looking for permanent housing. We need a house for the Jenkins's, and an apartment for me. We have seen a few places but there isn't much available right now. I found a place for me, but since this is Holy Week, many people aren't too enthused about working, so I may be in this hotel for at least another week.
Please pray:
- That we find housing soon
- That God leads us to the men and women of peace in whom He as been working
- That God will spread His Word among the Amazon Peoples of Colombia
